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So the information doesn't get buried on the other threads, I'm reposting Heidi's info here:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Heidi:
Serendipity, I bet you could contest me easily for Uber-goddess status. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Though, you aren't Canadian, or a Swiss goat herder, and I do believe they're pre-requisites. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img]

Okay, administratively, please note:

-As Erin pointed out in her email, the ad will make Kathy's BB family feel good but a donation to a charity may help someone else to feel good.

To that end, I'd like to propose that we book a half page 2-colour ad ($862) and donate the balance of what's collected to a charity of Kathy's family's choice or an equine rescue.

-Cheques should be made out personally to Erin (for the Americans) and to me (Canadians) so that we can cut exact amount cheques for the ad space and a charity. Whatever I collect from the Americans will be converted to a USD money order for either COTH and/or a charity. Erin will cut similar cheques.

So the information doesn't get buried on the other threads, I'm reposting Heidi's info here:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Heidi:
Serendipity, I bet you could contest me easily for Uber-goddess status. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Though, you aren't Canadian, or a Swiss goat herder, and I do believe they're pre-requisites. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img]

Okay, administratively, please note:

-As Erin pointed out in her email, the ad will make Kathy's BB family feel good but a donation to a charity may help someone else to feel good.

To that end, I'd like to propose that we book a half page 2-colour ad ($862) and donate the balance of what's collected to a charity of Kathy's family's choice or an equine rescue.

-Cheques should be made out personally to Erin (for the Americans) and to me (Canadians) so that we can cut exact amount cheques for the ad space and a charity. Whatever I collect from the Americans will be converted to a USD money order for either COTH and/or a charity. Erin will cut similar cheques.

Thanks guys... you truly are a great bunch of people. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

EVERYONE! FAST!!!!! Copy this quote from Erin!!!!! We will definitely need it in the future!
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Bumping up, for those who are just now reading the other threads. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

And if you email me and don't get a reply back in a few hours, please send another note. I get a lot of email on a daily basis, and when switching back and forth between my home and work computers, things can sometimes get overlooked.

Zim, I catch your drift.....the extra money will be going to a Cactuskate charity(s). I also think the ad should include some "please donate to her charities" type of copy, with information on how to do that. What do y'all think of that???

I'll reiterate what I said on another thread... don't worry about the size of any contribution you decide to make. You can just send a $5 bill, if you like. The point is that it's a group effort to remember a treasured friend that touched a lot of us. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Also, I am sure we will have some money left over to send to a charity (either one Kathy chose, or we'll have a BB vote and decide on one). If you would rather send a contribution entirely to the charity, that's just fine.

You can send a check to me earmarked for the charitable effort only (or just email me and tell me you'd prefer your donation to go that), or just wait til we decide on a charity and send a check directly in Kathy's name.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Zimt:
I think a memorial is a great idea, and not to poo-poo the original person's idea, but IMHO an ad in a paper is a short-lived thing.

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I have to disagree. I think an ad with that picture of Cactuskate wearing her oxygen and sitting on her horse might be an inspiration to lots of people who read the Chronicle but aren't on this BB. I love that idea. It's like sending little ripples of hope out into the world.